Spanish Footballers, Huesca President Arrested For Alleged Match-Fixing
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Several Spanish footballers, including the President of Huesca, Agustin Lasaosa, have been detained, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.
They were arrested for allegedly being part of a gang that fixed matches in the first and second divisions.
Contacted by AFP, police confirmed an operation was underway but refused to give any more details.
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According to several local media, those detained include a former Real Madrid player, suspected of leading the organisation, other footballers or ex-footballers in the first division as well as the president of Huesca, 19th in the last La Liga.
Suspected of fixing matches, they are accused of belonging to a criminal gang, corruption and money laundering, Spanish media reported.
AFP